Comments for AmputeeFitness.com http://www.amputeefitness.com Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:28:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Amputee Products by sandbeez http://www.amputeefitness.com/amputee-fitness-products/comment-page-1/#comment-4535 sandbeez Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:28:46 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/amputee-fitness-products/#comment-4535 Hello David, My apologies for the delayed response. I was occupied with another business that i started which took may away from this blog for a while. I am starting to put more time into this blog now and if you are still interested, I'd absolutely be interested in being an affiliate. I think you have a product that directly compliments my blog. Hello David,
My apologies for the delayed response. I was occupied with another business that i started which took may away from this blog for a while. I am starting to put more time into this blog now and if you are still interested, I’d absolutely be interested in being an affiliate. I think you have a product that directly compliments my blog.

]]> Comment on About Me by Mike Kollin http://www.amputeefitness.com/about-me/comment-page-1/#comment-3817 Mike Kollin Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:32:55 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?page_id=179#comment-3817 Hey Buddy! It's Mike. Wow, your story is intense and hits home hard. We have a lot more in common than I realized. Just over 2 years ago I was ran over by a car and was hospitalized and the recovery took almost 2 years. I broke a lot of bones and injured my back, and still have nerve damage in my left arm and memory challenges. I still have to have surgery on my left shoulder and my memory is almost 95%. Talk to you soon. :) P.s. I also truly believe that things were meant to happen for a greater reason. Since the accident, I have been very driven and focused and positive. Hey Buddy! It’s Mike.

Wow, your story is intense and hits home hard. We have a lot more in common than I realized. Just over 2 years ago I was ran over by a car and was hospitalized and the recovery took almost 2 years. I broke a lot of bones and injured my back, and still have nerve damage in my left arm and memory challenges. I still have to have surgery on my left shoulder and my memory is almost 95%. Talk to you soon. :)

P.s. I also truly believe that things were meant to happen for a greater reason. Since the accident, I have been very driven and focused and positive.

]]> Comment on Amputee Products by David Vollmer http://www.amputeefitness.com/amputee-fitness-products/comment-page-1/#comment-2713 David Vollmer Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:14:19 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/amputee-fitness-products/#comment-2713 Take a look at our products and let me know if interested in becoming an affilate thanks David Take a look at our products and let me know if interested in becoming an affilate

thanks
David

]]> Comment on Why Amputee Fitness Is So Important by sandbeez http://www.amputeefitness.com/2010/02/28/why-amputee-fitness-is-so-important/comment-page-1/#comment-2609 sandbeez Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:05:27 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?p=90#comment-2609 It is a scientifically proven fact that one of the main causes of muscle atrophy is the disuse of the muscles. This is very common among amputees, people with paralysis or people that are bed ridden for various other reasons. I am not sure what reference you need. All you have to do is google. I have been an upper arm amputee for over twenty years now. Before I started working out my left side of the body was nearly twice as big as the right. I couldn't even sleep on my back comfortably. My shoulders looked lopsided. I used to feel so much weaker on the right side of the body. After I started lifting weights, I was able to increase my muscle mass on my right side significantly. Now my both sides are even and almost equally strong. I am able to do push ups, pull ups and lift weight up to 80 lbs with my residual limb. I am not sure what you are referring to as "not true". You are clearly making my point. Atrophy causes muscles to weaken and under develop. Weak and underdeveloped muscles result in "lack of muscle balance for performance of daily activities and recreation." It is a scientifically proven fact that one of the main causes of muscle atrophy is the disuse of the muscles. This is very common among amputees, people with paralysis or people that are bed ridden for various other reasons. I am not sure what reference you need. All you have to do is google. I have been an upper arm amputee for over twenty years now. Before I started working out my left side of the body was nearly twice as big as the right. I couldn’t even sleep on my back comfortably. My shoulders looked lopsided. I used to feel so much weaker on the right side of the body. After I started lifting weights, I was able to increase my muscle mass on my right side significantly. Now my both sides are even and almost equally strong. I am able to do push ups, pull ups and lift weight up to 80 lbs
with my residual limb. I am not sure what you are referring to as “not true”. You are clearly making my point. Atrophy causes muscles to weaken and under develop. Weak and underdeveloped muscles result in “lack of muscle balance for performance of daily activities and recreation.”

]]> Comment on Contact Me by sandbeez http://www.amputeefitness.com/contact-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2608 sandbeez Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:33:29 +0000 http://www.amputeefitness.com/#comment-2608 Hello Melanie, thank you very much for visiting my blog and commenting on my posts. The scope of this blog is to share my experiences as an amputee. I have been very passionate about exercising and that has helped me in more ways than I can explain. This is the reason why I started this blog. This is not an advice blog. I am only sharing the hurdles I have faced and how I have over come them. The sole intention of this blog is to inspire other amputees to exercise and stay fit. How they exercise and who they go to for help is beyond the scope of this blog. Hello Melanie, thank you very much for visiting my blog and commenting on my posts. The scope of this blog is to share my experiences as an amputee. I have been very passionate about exercising and that has helped me in more ways than I can explain. This is the reason why I started this blog. This is not an advice blog. I am only sharing the hurdles I have faced and how I have over come them. The sole intention of this blog is to inspire other amputees to exercise and stay fit. How they exercise and who they go to for help is beyond the scope of this blog.

]]> Comment on Great Exercise Tips for Below Knee Amputees by Melanie PT http://www.amputeefitness.com/amputee-info/dhgchdghd/comment-page-1/#comment-2103 Melanie PT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:52:13 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?page_id=152#comment-2103 These BK exercises are fine for beginners, but do not really qualify for "fitness" as there is no resistance - I have my patients doing much more intense exercises even before they are fit with a prosthesis. Leg amputees should ask their prosthetist for a recommendation for an experienced PT if they don't know one - we love a challenge! These BK exercises are fine for beginners, but do not really qualify for “fitness” as there is no resistance – I have my patients doing much more intense exercises even before they are fit with a prosthesis. Leg amputees should ask their prosthetist for a recommendation for an experienced PT if they don’t know one – we love a challenge!

]]> Comment on Phantom Pain/ Phantom Sensation by Melanie PT http://www.amputeefitness.com/phantom-pain-phantom-sensation/comment-page-1/#comment-2102 Melanie PT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:46:19 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?page_id=49#comment-2102 I would be surprised if it was only 80% of amputees who have phantom sensation or pain - my guess would be closer to 90 or 95%! There are indeed many different approaches to solving this problem and most docs and PT's will not think you are crazy - do not suffer in silence! I would be surprised if it was only 80% of amputees who have phantom sensation or pain – my guess would be closer to 90 or 95%! There are indeed many different approaches to solving this problem and most docs and PT’s will not think you are crazy – do not suffer in silence!

]]> Comment on Contact Me by Melanie PT http://www.amputeefitness.com/contact-me/comment-page-1/#comment-2101 Melanie PT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:40:09 +0000 http://www.amputeefitness.com/#comment-2101 You have a great idea to motivate and inspire other amputees - you want to make sure you are giving accurate information, though - utilize professional trainers and sports physical therapists for exercise and fitness advice! You have a great idea to motivate and inspire other amputees – you want to make sure you are giving accurate information, though – utilize professional trainers and sports physical therapists for exercise and fitness advice!

]]> Comment on Amputee Fitness Visiters by Melanie PT http://www.amputeefitness.com/2010/02/28/amputee-fitness-visiters/comment-page-1/#comment-2100 Melanie PT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:18:49 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?p=38#comment-2100 You could also use a cuff (wraparound, velcro closure)weight on the amputated arm - and see if your trainers professional association has any resources for exercises for clients with various disabilities. If they don't, they need to get them - as a PT, I often refer clients to the local Y or fitness club - they should be able to get the help they need! You could also use a cuff (wraparound, velcro closure)weight on the amputated arm – and see if your trainers professional association has any resources for exercises for clients with various disabilities. If they don’t, they need to get them – as a PT, I often refer clients to the local Y or fitness club – they should be able to get the help they need!

]]> Comment on Why Amputee Fitness Is So Important by Melanie PT http://www.amputeefitness.com/2010/02/28/why-amputee-fitness-is-so-important/comment-page-1/#comment-2099 Melanie PT Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:12:06 +0000 http://amputeefitness.com/?p=90#comment-2099 What is your reference for "losing muscle mass on that whole side of your body"? Not sure that's true...also, the risk is not having an "undeveloped" side, but lack of muscle balance for performance of daily activities and recreation. What is your reference for “losing muscle mass on that whole side of your body”? Not sure that’s true…also, the risk is not having an “undeveloped” side, but lack of muscle balance for performance of daily activities and recreation.

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